Mt. Zion Braves (Mt. Zion, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Teutopolis Wooden Shoes (Teutopolis, IL), 45-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mt. Zion advances its record to 15-6 on the year. The Braves host Mahomet-Seymour (Mahomet, IL) to face the Bulldogs in a Apollo match on Friday, January 31. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 8-9. Mahomet-Seymour won 75-51 in their recent non-league match against Bloomington (Bloomington, IL)

The Wooden Shoes now own a 14-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mater Dei for a non-league match on Friday, January 31. Teutopolis will face a Knights squad coming off a 56-34 non-league win over Madison (Madison, IL). The Knights record now stands at 16-8.